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Praline

Marla Hingley
Sweet crunchy bits of maple flavored pecans are the perfect topping over ice cream, in between a layer cake, or anything else you can think of!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 cups half & half cream
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups pecans chopped or ground (your choice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • In saucepan heat sugars and cream on med-high heat to 234°F (use candy thermometer).
  • Remove from heat and add butter – but don’t stir. Set aside for 10 minutes, then stir in pecans and beat vigorously until thick and glossy, about 20 seconds.
  • Pour onto a parchment lined cookie sheet, and quickly spread out into a thin layer before it sets.
  • Cool completely at room temperature, then crumble as fine or as chunky as you like.

Notes

Test your thermometer - boiling water should read 212°F. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.
Makes about 3 cups
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